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as in to subdue
to bring under one's control by force of arms
The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region.
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Recent Examples of dominate
More worrisome to me is how Penguin Random House continues to dominate the awards.
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Maris Kreizman, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The sector has so far been dominated by Alphabet’s Waymo, while Tesla began testing a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, earlier this year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Turning the Tide In a country where challenges dominate housing headlines, ARCbuild offers a rare source of optimism.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Both organic hazes and graphite can be present within a mini-Neptune’s exoatmosphere, but which one dominates depends on a variety of factors that, only now, are being uncovered for the first time.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
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Maris Kreizman, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The sector has so far been dominated by Alphabet’s Waymo, while Tesla began testing a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, earlier this year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Turning the Tide In a country where challenges dominate housing headlines, ARCbuild offers a rare source of optimism.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Both organic hazes and graphite can be present within a mini-Neptune’s exoatmosphere, but which one dominates depends on a variety of factors that, only now, are being uncovered for the first time.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominate
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Faultlessly subdued bespoke tailoring, and his grosgrain lapel broadcasts a certain seniority.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, growth in Unilever’s Prestige beauty division was flat as the market remained subdued.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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High-end Japanese restaurant chain ROKA opened a branch at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum this summer, where guests can enjoy ROKA’s signature dishes, and some bespoke new creations, at an outdoor restaurant overlooking Paradise Bay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Room Essentials Satin Quilt Don’t overlook Target’s exclusive brand, Room Essentials, when shopping for bedding.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Australian rock outfit rises on multiple tallies in the United States this frame and even manages to double up on one tally as a former bestseller performs well again, and the group nearly re-conquers a competitive roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes love conquers all — with the help of modern medicine.—
Viola Kosome,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The city would create a path for cyclists and pedestrians at Dog Beach that would be fronted by elevated sand dunes that could provide flood protection to the immediate area and the rest of the neighborhood.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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This week's trip to Miami will be telling against a talented Dolphins front seven.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Richmond served as the functional center for the chattel slavery system in the United States, the capitol city of the Confederacy during the Civil War and was one of the many cities that subjected residents to redlining lending practices.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, the Court needlessly subjects countless more to these exact same indignities.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 2023-24, Jones had a career year for the Mavericks, who were defeated by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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How Wi-Fi HaLow Can Help Address These Needs To overcome connectivity gaps in large-scale environmental monitoring, some researchers and technologists are turning to Wi-Fi HaLow.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The movie adaptation is also rife with metaphors about boys becoming men and overcoming life-or-death circumstances to make it out the other side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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